Allen notes that it's strange that brick thieves have evaded detection from authorities on this particular property, seeing how the home's "west
wall faces out at busy Jefferson Avenue, not far from the police
station.

"In the middle of a flagging economy, brick theft could be elevated this
summer," warns Allen. "It's time for all of us to get tough -- city government, police
and neighbors...Let's hope this summer does not see a wave of destruction like the ones that hit the north side in the past two years."

Click here to for chronological photos documenting the destruction and looting of brick from the home.